What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing mechanisms, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture.
Pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle pain
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Leg, ankle and foot pain
- Arm, wrist and hand pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Dental pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Postoperative pain
Respiratory Complaints
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
Digestive Issues & Nausea
- Heartburn, Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic indigestion
- Chronic loose stools or constipation
- Peptic ulcer
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Morning sickness
- Nausea and vomiting
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Postpartum Depression
Reproductive Issues
- Infertility
- Increased efficacy of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Pediatric
- Sinus infections, headaches
- Allergies, colds, congestion
- Ear infections, ear pain, clogged ears, cough
- Bronchitis, asthma, cough
- Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, IBS
- Growing pains, sports injuries, broken bones, rheumatoid arthritis
- Eczema, hives, rashes
- Tics, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, autism
Autoimmune Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lupus
- Fibromyalgia
- Celiac disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Graves disease
- Psoriasis
